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The Role Models
Role Model:
Detty Berta
Detty’s journey led her from medicine to combining pharmaceutical science with tech, pharma leadership to Chief Strategy Officer, and finally to founding her own specialty consultancy company. She openly shares her experiences and insights as a successful professional, leader and transgender woman… Read More
Role Model:
Eva Selamlar
Eva Selamlar-Leuthold is committed to innovation and has headed the Head Financial Innovation Desk at the Swiss Confederation since September. When it comes to promoting women, she started at a young age… Read More
Role Model:
Theresa Pham
Born in Northern Germany and raised in a Vietnamese family, Theresa Pham embarked on a diverse journey across Europe. From Unilever internship to entrepreneur, she shares insights on personal experiences, tech, routines and her role models… Read More
Role Model:
Maja Stamenkovic
Maja holds a Master’s in Computer Science, has a passion for solving problems, and is an IT consultant in Zurich. She advocates for women in tech, promoting bravery and seeking supportive role models… Read More
Role Model:
Ipek Sahiner Schlecht
Ipek studied Computer Engineering at Istanbul University, worked in telecom and is now COO at Profila, a customer data relationship and permission marketing platform … Read More
Role Model:
Carmen Jenny
To Carmen, it is all about circularity, fashion and tech and to bridge more than one gap by growing a network of innovators, fashion experts, thought leaders and consumers… Read More
Role Model: Carolin Maier
Exposure to a future-oriented, solution-focused approach to problem-solving ignited Carolin’s passion for technology, fueled her desire to learn more, and eventually lead her to found her own industrial tech startup together with two like-minded co-founders… Read More
Role Model: Lidia Panio
Lidia grew up surrounded by tech, was 19 years old when she dissected her first banking software and later on decided to devote herself solely to interface design – and she has some great tips to share… Read More
Want to Work at a Company
That Welcomes Diversity?
Knowledge
Know-ledge
Benefits of Non-Linear Career Paths
While a linear career trajectory was once the norm, the landscape has evolved, and non-linear career paths have emerged as a deliberate and strategic choice… Read More
Diversity Advent Calendar 2023
We proudly present our Diversity Advent Calendar 2023 with awesome tips around diversity and inclusion. Get ready to add an equality spirit to the holidays and celebrate everyone’s uniqueness… Read More
Thriving in the Face of Ladder-Kickers
Let’s look into an unpleasant aspect of the professional journey: thriving despite the presence of ladder-kickers. We have 10 tips that will help you to overcome obstacles and carve our own way… Read More
The Rise of the Rapunzulas
Rapunzulas are women who have climbed the ladder of success and, instead of kicking it away, actively create pathways for others to follow. Learn how to be one yourself… Read More
Test: Is Your Workplace Holding You Back?
Feeling held back at work? Take our quick test to uncover if you are facing adversity in your workplace that is hindering your progress… Read More
Navigating the Storm: How to Deal with Adversity
Whether it is navigating a hostile work environment, confronting microaggressions, or simply working at a company failing to recognize your value: we have tips to empower yourself when facing adversity… Read More
15 Lesser-Known Facts About Ada Lovelace
15 lesser-known facts about the pioneering woman often referred to as the world’s first computer programmer… Read More
Impostor Syndrome: Employee Empowerment Strategies
Impostor Syndrome is not an issue that employees should bear the burden of solving on their own. Cultivating a culture that actively prevents Impostor Syndrome is a fundamental part of an employer’s duty to care for their employees’ well-being and ensure their long-term success… Read More
Opinions
Voicing Ambassador: Beat Seeliger
Beat strongly believes that products developed by diverse teams are superior and that the equality gap in our community must be narrowed… Read More
Frauen in Vietnam – ein persönlicher Eindruck
Als Tourist lässt man sich sehr einfach über vieles hinweg täuschen, aber in der tagtäglichen Praxis sind die Rechte der Frauen leider nicht viel wert… Read More
Voicing Ambassador: François Montay
François Montay, Sr. UX Designer & Team Lead at Google explains why he supports the idea of a diversity movement such as WE SHAPE TECH… Read More
Voicing Ambassador:
Loïc Schülé
Voicing Ambassador Loïc Schülé talking about We Shape Tech… Read More
Voicing Ambassador:
Christoph Birkholz
Christoph Birkholz on the importance of what We Shape Tech is trying to achieve… Read More
News
Let’s Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021
On the eve of the International Women’s Day, we would like to share some thoughts and point you to some awesome women who have been and still are paving the way to diversity.… Read More
Call for Participation: Promote your Product!
By the WE SHAPE TECH Community for the WE SHAPE TECH Community: Promote your Product! Don’t miss your chance… Read More
Interview with Melanie Gabriel by Swisspreneur
Our board member Melanie Gabriel, co-founder of the AI and FinTech startup Expense Robot, had the great pleasure of being interviewed by Swisspreneur… Read More
Revision of the Gender Equality Act – Introduction of Equal Compensation
Revision of the Gender Equality Act – in force from 1.7.2020 – introduction of equal compensation in the company… Read More
From Our Events
Lunch & Learn on Blockchain with Fabian Portmann
Our first digital edition of our new Lunch & Learn series kicked off with a webinar about Farmer Connect… Read More
Opening Doors with Curiosity and Code
We Shape Tech and Master 21.Academy opened the doors in the second week of October 2019 for their fourth annual “Keep calm and learn how to code during CodeWeekEU” evening… Read More
The Lifecycle of Innovation
Today we had the great pleasure to host our community event “The Lifecycle of Innovation” in the premises of the startup Avrios… Read More
Future Trends of Urban Mobility
We had the great pleasure to host the event ‘Future Trends of Urban Mobility’. We’re still delighted thinking back on the insightful talks and different perspectives discussed … Read More
Inspiring Talks Series: «Unsere Kunden sind auf Zak» – bei der Bank Cler
Dieses Mal öffnete die Bank Cler die Türen für uns, um einen inspirierenden Abend voller Tech, Diversity und Innovation zu verbringen… Read More
Inspiring Talks Series with Friederike von Waldenfels – Jubilee Event
WST Basel is proud to announce its one-year anniversary, a moment we celebrated with Friederike von Waldenfels, co-founder and CEO of SwissCommerce… Read More
WST Basel
Talk with Tech Entrepreneur Jonas Felix
‘An inspiring talk with tech entrepreneur Jonas Felix’, a young entrepreneur from Basel and I’m curious what expects me… Read More
WST BERN
«Leistung & Sport»
«Leistung & Sport» – das Motto des dritten Events von We Shape Tech, an dem ich teilnehme. Ich bin gespannt, was mich erwartet… Read More
Inspiration
Inspire
Tips, Tricks & Hacks
Sandra Oh Lin
Sandra Oh Lin’s mission is dedicated to children – she wants millions of children to develop creativity and problem-solving skills through STEM-based activities and art… Read More
Work culture
Complex business environments, incl. hybrid and flexible working options embrace new solutions to win the right talent, retain employees and foster team connections… Read More
Everything You Thought About Confidence & Self Doubt is Wrong
Do you ever doubt yourself or lack confidence? If you want to know why your lack of confidence is a secret superpower, this is for you… Read More
Going Electric?
Sustainability in electricity is a more topical issue than ever. Do you want to go electric? Then maybe we need to dig a little deeper…… Read More
AI-Assisted Coding
Thoughtworks’ Technology Podcast explores the real-world impact of generative AI in software development. Hosts Prem Chandrasekaran and Neal Ford, alongside Chief of AI Mike Mason and Global Lead Birgitta Böckeler, dissect its current applications, effectiveness, and influence on developer practices. Dive into the nuanced reality of AI’s role in shaping workflows… Read More
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Books we Recommend
Reset: My Fight for Inclusion and Lasting Change
Hooked
The Innovator’s Dilemma
Proposals for the Feminine Economy
Inclusivity 2.0
